When Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accepts a job as a security guard at the Museum, he has no idea how exciting the night shift can be until the lights go off and the statues, miniature models and a T-rex skeleton come to life. Now the man desperate for employment is desperately trying to survive on his wits, knowledge of history and scanty diplomacy skills.

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Night at the Museum

What does Teddy Roosevelt mean when he tells Larry, “Some men are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them”? Which of these two statements describes Larry? Which describes Teddy? How can you apply this message in your life?

Larry is reminded that if people don’t learn from the past, them may make the same mistakes in the future. What does Larry learn from the past? How does that change his future? Although the movie is an exaggerated example of this council, how is it true in real life? What lessons can you learn from history?

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Donna Gustafson has been involved with her husband Rod's work since the
beginning. Handling many of the behind-the-scenes tasks, she also creates
preview pages for up-coming movies, acts as managing editor and occasionally writes reviews.